COEUR d’ALENE — The inventory of public art in Coeur d’Alene continues to grow with the latest piece dedicated on Thursday.

Celebrating the state’s workforce, “Idaho Lumberjack” is situated next to “The American Worker” and “The Idaho Farmer” on Front Avenue adjacent to McEuen Park downtown.

The new art is an important tribute to the hardworking people of Idaho and will appeal to a broad cross section of the community, Arts Commission Vice Chairwoman Ali Shute said.

“Having this sort of art that focuses on something a lot of people can relate to is really important because it makes art for everybody,” Shute said.

The lumberjack was sculpted by longtime Coeur d’Alene artist Terry Lee and is part of a workforce series. Future installations will include a miner and an as-yet undetermined female worker.

Other public artworks recently dedicated are the “Viking Ship” bike rack by artist Tyree Riggs at the lower-level entrance to the library; “It’s a Cutthroat World,” by mural artists Todd and Cain Benson, at the confluence of the North Idaho Centennial Trail and the Prairie Trail; and “Soaring with Friends” and “Swimming with Friends” by artist David Boyer at the Seltice Way and Atlas Road and Seltice Way and Grand Mill Lane roundabouts, respectively.

Public art in Coeur d’Alene is made possible by a city ordinance that stipulates 1.33 percent of qualifying capital-improvement projects over $25,000 be dedicated to public art.

Public art is a worthwhile cause that allows a community to shine, Shute said.

“It’s a representation of community values and distinguishes us from others,” she said. “It creates a sense of vibrancy and happiness.”